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“To allow women and girls to be reunited with their families whenever appropriate and accept international assistance in a timely manner when offered.” In addition, the U.S.
House said it encourages “continued efforts by the U.S.
Government to defeat Boko Haram and related terrorist groups through development and security partnerships with Nigeria and other regional partners.” The Congress also called on the U.S.
Department of State and the Department of Defence to “rapidly implement the 5-year regional strategy required under Public Law 114–266 to address the grievous threat posed by Boko Haram and other violent extremist organisations.” Lastly, it requests that the U.S.
Department of State “track and report the number of missing persons kidnapped by Boko Haram and include such information in its annual Trafficking in Persons Report.” The statement commended survivors of violence in northern Nigeria for sharing their stories despite personal risks and urged the Nigerian government to collaborate with regional and international partners to combat Boko Haram and other terrorist groups.
First, it called for the “immediate release of all Boko Haram captives, especially the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu.” Despite the release of other captives, Miss Sharibu, who was among over 100 girls abducted from their school in Dapchi, Yobe State, in 2018, remained in captivity as the terrorists held her due to her unwavering commitment to her Christian faith.
“Work to determine the whereabouts of the thousands of missing people in Nigeria and provide a full accounting of the number of missing girls; “Undertake concrete efforts to reduce the stigmatisation and marginalisation of those abducted by Boko Haram and provide counselling and support..
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